Foreign media: Less than a month after Trump signed the Iran-Israel ceasefire memorandum at the Palace of Versailles on June 17, he restarted strikes against Iran’s military and infrastructure targets. Experts warn this move could prolong the war and damage the Republican Party's prospects in the upcoming midterm elections.
The memorandum was originally intended to establish a 60-day ceasefire aimed at negotiating the Iranian nuclear issue, with Iran agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz—controlling 20% of global energy exports—in exchange for sanctions relief. However, the agreement quickly collapsed due to disputes between the U.S. and Iran over shipping routes and other issues.
Experts point out that Trump lacks a specialized team dealing with Iranian affairs, misjudged Iran’s resolve to resist, and that military adventurism could lead to prolonged "permanent wars," such as a ground invasion. Meanwhile, inflationary pressures from rising oil prices have made this war deeply unpopular among voters. With less than four months until the November midterms, the Republican Party’s electoral outlook is grim.
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